This year’s Remembrance Day is not going to be a typical one in Canada. Even though many events for 2020 were cancelled due to the coronavirus, you can still commemorate Remembrance Day safely. Instead of participating in large gatherings, we can recognize the efforts and achievements of those who gave their lives up by visiting the dedicated memorials. And by following all the necessary safety requirements while there. However, as it’s not recommended to gather or visit memorials on the Remembrance Day, find out the brief history behind those monuments below and remember those who who have fallen in a line of duty at home.
If you choose, it might also be an opportunity to take a trip from Toronto or Montreal and spend a long weekend in the capital this year. To keep your mind at peace, the Eddy Travels AI assistant is here to help you find hotel rooms with the highest cleanliness standards. Just simply type “disinfected hotels” and discover the best hotel offers for a safe and pleasant stay.
Below is a list of memorials you should visit on Remembrance Day on a long weekend getaway to Ottawa.
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1. Commonwealth Air Forces Ottawa Memorial
Erected in 1959 and unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II, the Commonwealth Air Forces Ottawa Memorial stands right above the Ottawa river. This memorial illustrates the globe and commemorates 809 men and women of the Commonwealth air forces who sacrificed their lives in Canada, the United States, nearby lands and seas during the Second World War. Importantly, this memorial is surrounded by nature and huge open space that’s considered to be safe to visit these days. Plan your sightseeing to the Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial and recognise the achievements of all those people who gave their lives for the good of others on your weekend getaway from Toronto or Montreal.
2. National War Memorial
Visit the National War Memorial where you can pay your respect to soldiers who gave up their lives while fighting for Canada. Known as “The Response” this memorial is a symbol of all men and women who served in the Canadian Armed Forces at the time of wars in the XXth century. You can also visit the National Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which was added in the front of memorial back in 2000. National War Memorial is the place where every year thousands of Canadians gather in remembrance for all of those who have fallen in a line of duty. However, due to the coronavirus, people are advised to purchase a wreath which will be pre-positioned on Remembrance Day before the official program takes place.
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3. National Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The memorial contains the remains of the unidentified Canadian soldier who was buried in France where the famous Canadian victory during the First World War was achieved. Located on the upper plaza of the National War Memorial in Ottawa, this memorial is the place to pay your respect and honour those Canadians who sacrificed their lives during World War One. We advise you to plan your visit in advance and check the Ottawa Public Health website for the most recent safety recommendations.
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